Pisa
Pisa is strategically located in the central part of Italy. It is only 12 km from the Ligurian Sea, 20 km from the harbour of Livorno and the ferries heading to the Elba Island, Sardinia and Corsica, 80 km from Florence. This city is closely associated with the Leaning Tower. But Pisa also preserves, with the whole complex of Piazza dei Miracoli - cultural patrimony of all humanity - and its medieval centre, numerous masterpieces of architecture and medieval history. The area around Pisa is also excellent for farm-holidays, trekking, beaches and water sports on the Versilian coast.
The City
You say Pisa, and you immediately think of the Leaning Tower, one of the most famous monuments in...
Do & See
The boat service in Pisa (operating from April to October) will let you enjoy the architectural...
Torre Pendente (Leaning Tower of Pisa)The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in 1173 and continued...
Duomo and Baptistery Battistero Monuments and museums belong to the Opera Primaziale Pisana, founded in the 12th century to build...
Camposanto (Holy Yard)The Italian word "camposanto" (holy yard) - which is synonym of ’cemetery’ - was first used with...
Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Museum)This museum contains works which previously adorned the buildings in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Museo Nazionale di San Matteo Housed in the 13th century former Benedictine monastery, the museum keeps works from the main...
Piazza dei CavalieriThe beautiful Piazza dei Cavalieri was the political center of the Pisan Republic. During the 16th...
Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale The National Museum was prepared in 1989 to host numerous works of art belonging to the courts of...
Orto BotanicoThe Botanical Garden was established in 1544 as the first university botanical garden in Europe,...
Cantiere delle Navi antiche di Pisa (Ancient Ships Working Site) In 1998, during the works carried out in the area around Pisa San Rossore Station, the remains of...
I Lungarni (The “Lungarni” Quays or riversides) For centuries these quays were the heart of the city. Until the 19th century they were covered with...
The Jewish CemetaryJust outside Piazza Duomo lies one of the oldest Hebrew cemeteries in Europe (1648). The cemetery...
San Rossore Natural Park and EstateThe Regional Park covers over 24.000 hectares situated along the coast from Viareggio to Livorno. ...
City Bus SightseeingFor a great view of Pisa try the Pisa City Bus Sightseeing tours. Choose between Line A (old town)...
Eating
In Pisa you can find typical meat-based and fish-based Tuscan cuisine. You should try the...
L’ArtilafoTrendy and typical Tuscan cuisine but the menu also contains creative dishes such as pea-pancake,...
A Casa MiaThis is one of the best restaurants of Pisa and never too busy due to its location outside the city...
Il CampanoTrattoria Il Campano is situated in an ancient tower with brick walls and a mysterious yet inviting...
Osteria I SantoOsteria I Santi is a great choice for a meal after you’ve visited the famous leaning tower. Take...
Ristorante GalileoGalileo Galilei plays an important and fascinating part of Pisa’s history. This restaurant is...
SalzaSalza opened in 1926, and is the oldest and maybe the best cake shop in Pisa, offering a very good...
Gelateria De´ ColtelliItalian Gelato was invented in the 15th century, and is today famous all over the world. In Pisa,...
Brasserie La LoggiaWine is hugely popular in Italy, but at this specific brasserie, beer is more in focus, they have...
Coccio BarAn excellent venue for breakfast and lunch with a generous menu containing coffee, salads,...
BazeelThis is a well known gathering place in Pisa in the middle of the city. They have breakfast, lunch,...
Bars & Nightlife
Before going to dinner, don’t miss the apéritivo bars (which are usually open 18.30-21.30). The...
La BorsaAs one of the most fashionable place for young people and in particular university students, the...
BorderlineLive music two times a week. On Mondays there is a ’jam session’ (which means that anyone can turn...
Sunset CaféA nice place on the beach in Tirrena, highly recommended for its candle-lit romantic atmosphere....
BazeelA trendy place for young people, right in the city centre. Fridays and Saturdays DJ music,...
Boccaccio ClubTrendy disco with five different dance floors in Calcinaia, outside Pisa. Refresh yourself with a...
Shopping
The area around the Tower is packed with tacky souvenir shops - ignore them and walk to Corso...
Hotel Relais dell’OrologioThe architechture of this very elegant hotel is that of a fourteenth century tower. The rooms are...
Grand Hotel DuomoThis hotel has 94 modern rooms. In addition, there is a restaurant, an American bar and roof garden...
Agriturismo Green FarmAn agri-tourist farm in the beautiful nature reserve of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli,...
Hotel BolognaRestored 4-star hotel in the old town, near the railway station. A very favorable hotel whether you...
Hotel Alessandro della SpinaLocated in a converted villa, just a stone’s throw from the train station. Enjoy a gorgeous...
AirportPisa International Airport “Galilei” is located only 1 km from Pisa Centrale Railway Station and...
Public TransportPisa is a small city, hence the best way to see it is on foot. The company which operates Pisa’s...
TaxiPisa’s main taxi company is Radio Taxi. You can also find cabs near to the most important tourist...
PharmacyPisa’s chemists are usually open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 19.30....
DentistGo to the Clinica odontoiatrica, Ospedale Santa Chiara, via Roma, 67.
TelephoneCountry code: +39 Italy has no area code, you always dial the first zero.
Electricity220/240V